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About Samurai Castles

Samurai Castles & Castle Towns You Can Visit from Tokyo (and Japan’s Iconic Castles)

Explore the best samurai castles and historic castle towns you can visit from Tokyo—Kawagoe, Odawara, Sakura, Matsumoto, and Ueda—plus Japan’s most iconic fortresses including Osaka Castle, Nagoya Castle, Himeji Castle, Kumamoto Castle, and Hirosaki Castle. Travel-friendly access tips, seasonal highlights, and samurai history insights included.
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Castle Towns of the Samurai Era – Urban Life of the Warrior Class

Explore Japan’s historic castle towns, where samurai once governed and lived. From Kanazawa’s samurai districts to Matsumoto’s Alps setting, discover the living legacy of the warrior class.
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Samurai Warfare and Military Organization in Japan’s Feudal Era

Explore how samurai armies fought — from spear and musket formations to castle strategy and command hierarchies. Learn the evolution of Japan’s feudal warfare and where to experience samurai tactics today in Tokyo.